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Nancy Jo Craig’s Lifetime Achievement Award In Nonprofit Computer Refurbishment

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In August of 2005, she had barely begun getting things in order when Hurricanes Katrina and Rita struck. R2 along with E-Stewards are certification programs to insure that electronics recyclers and refurbishers practice proper e-waste disposal and worker health practices. Their volunteers already do trainings in the libraries.

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TechSoup’s Refurbished Computer Initiative: You’ve Come A Long Way Baby

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When all was said and done, we received a 2005 seed-funding grant from Full Circle Fund and launched the Refurbished Computer Initiative program. The Connect 2 Compete program will also supply free training on how to use computers via Best Buy’s Geek Squad , Microsoft, and other providers. How Green Is Refurbished IT Equipment?